How to pronounce originator
Say it like uh-RIJ-ih-nay-ter. Originator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIJ).
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- uh
- RIJ
- ih
- nay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Originator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of originator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-RIJ-ih-nay-tuh.
What does originator mean?
- Someone who originates, creates or founds something.
Where does originator come from?
From originate + -or.
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Questions about saying originator
How do you pronounce originator?
Say uh-RIJ-ih-nay-ter. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪtɚ/. In British English it is /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in originator?
Originator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIJ). Broken into parts: uh · RIJ · ih · nay · ter.
Is originator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪtə/ (uh-RIJ-ih-nay-tuh).